Esports Minute
677 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe top esports stories in 90 seconds or so by Kevin Correa backed by Esportz Network.
Check out our full-length show the Esportz Network Podcast for longer segments, more details, and in-depth interviews.
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Rainbow Six Brings in $1.45 Million in Tourism Revenue to Raleigh, NC
October 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 minute - 3.32 MBEsports events bring in large groups of tourism but the economic impact of the events usually isn't released. Raleigh, North Carolina pulled back the curtain on the amount of revenue generated by the esports event for the city and emphasized how beneficial hosting the event was for many businesses in the area. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://w...
Fortnite Accused of Being as Addictive as Cocaine in New Lawsuit
October 09, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.83 MBA new lawsuit filed in a Montreal court alleges that Fortnite is as addictive and harmful as cocaine. While clearly farfetched, Epic Games will need to respond to the allegations at some point in the next month. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Rea...
Activision Blizzard Suspends Hearthstone Player for Supporting Hong Kong Protests
October 08, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.35 MBA Hearthstone player from Hong Kong has been suspended and his tournament winnings revoked by Activision Blizzard for voicing support of the ongoing Hong Kong protests. The Hearthstone community has responded with criticism towards Activision Blizzard for such harsh punishments to protect economic interests in China. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (ht...
Fortnite Players Association Formed
October 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBPlayer's assosciations in esports are few and far between, despite being an important part of working out fair deals between players and leagues. 16 Fortnite pros have recently formed the new Fortnite Players Assosciation to voice concerns over Epic Games' rapid patch schedule and meta-shifting additions. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.es...
Fifa is Becoming a Relevant Esports Fifa 20 Global Series
October 04, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.33 MBSports simulation games get a bad rep in the esports world. Many of them see huge investments through traditional sports organizations but don't have any viewership to back them up. Fifa is the closest to becoming a major esport and this new global series is an important first step. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.co...
San Francisco Shock Become OWL Season 2 Champions
October 01, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.35 MBThe Shock shocked absolutely no one with their dominant sweep in the OWL Finals. While the Vancouver Titans were a talented team, no one seemed to be able to match up against the Shock led by league MVP Sinatraa. If you want to learn more about the Shock and hear our thoughts on the OWL's move to Homestand Weekends, be sure to check out the Esportz Network Podcast feed linked below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth ...
Money Monday - Brands at TwitchCon
September 30, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.61 MBThe TwitchCon floor was packed with interesting brands working to connect with the gaming audience. Here's what State Farm, Totino's, MAC Cosmetics and more were doing at the event. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on ...
NRG Sends Topflight CS:GO Team to Evil Geniuses
September 25, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.46 MBIn a shocking move, NRG Esports has sent their CS:GO team over to EG. Fresh off a semi-final appearance at the StarLadder Berlin Major, NRG's squad is ranked 4th in the world according to HLTV. This is likely the cost of Activision Blizzard's franchised Overwatch and Call of Duty Leagues. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodc...
Louis Vuitton partners with League of Legends
September 24, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.87 MBIn one of the more surprising esports partnerships of 2019, iconic French fashion house Louis Vuitton is becoming a partner with League of Legends. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Espo...
Money Monday - Brands at the OWL Finals
September 23, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 5.1 MBThere are nine different major companies bringing their brands to the OWL Finals this weekend in Philadelphia. Here are what companies like Toyota, State Farm and Coca-Cola are doing for the event. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Es...
Call of Duty Goes Mobile, League of Legends New Logo
September 20, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.4 MBCall of Duty is expanding to mobile, an interesting new initaitve for the wildly popular Activision Blizzard franchise. Also, League of Legends celebrates the game's tenth anniversary with a new logo - that everyone promptly hated. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://t...
PlayVS Announces $50 Million Series C
September 19, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBPlayVS is making a move to become the home of amatuer esports in the US. With this new funding round, they are going nationwide with 13,000 schools on the waiting list for varsity esports programs. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Es...
Esports Startup VENN Promises to Change Esports Content
September 18, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.47 MBVENN is a new company from longtime esports executives that is bringing the cable news format over to the esports and gaming worlds. The company announced a $17 million seed round earlier this week. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow E...
Chicago CoD Becomes Most Popular Team in CDL After Signing Hecz
September 17, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.27 MBFew people are as iconic in the Call of Duty esports scene as Hector "Hecz" Rodriguez. The chief architect of the Green Wall, Hecz has had a rocky road over the last two years as OpTic Gaming was bought out by Infinite Esports and Entertainment before being aquired by the Immortals Gaming Club earlier this summer. As the CDL nears, CoD fans have been anxiously awaiting the future of Hecz. We finally got our answer. He's become the co-ceo of NRG Esports and will be focused on the Chicago Call...
Money Monday - Enthusiasts Gaming, Azteca Deportes
September 16, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.02 MBNo major brands announced big esports initiatives over the past week, but we did see a new parent company poised to dominate the PNW for years to come. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/...
CDL Finally Announces Last Three Franchise Cities
September 13, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.69 MBThe CDL has finally been filled out. Even though free agency started at the beginning of this month, everyone has been waiting to hear where the last three franchises would be located. The final result: Chicago - NRG Esports (SF Shock and many more teams) London - ReKT Global (Rogue) Seattle - Aqualini (Vancouver Titans) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast...
TSM is Creating a New Facility in Los Angeles
September 12, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.95 MBTSM's new 25,000 sq ft facility in LA will be the new headquarters of one of the most recognizable esports organizations on the planet. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork),...
The Olympics and Intel Partner on New Esports Event
September 11, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 4.75 MBIntel and The Olympics are joining forces to hold Rocket League and Street Fighter competitions in the run up to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzN...
Twitch is Moving Towards the Traditional Sports World
September 10, 2019 20:00 - 1 minute - 4.13 MBAs esports grows into a global phenonmenon intertwined with traditional sports, the premiere esports broadcaster wants a piece of that action. Twitch has now done deals with a variety of traditional sports leagues including NBA Summer League, NFL's Thursday Night Football, an exclusive deal with the NWHL and now a deal with the future Las Vegas Raiders. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly po...
Money Monday - Nike, Puma, and Red Bull
September 09, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.8 MBA packed Money Monday as we enter the fall. Nike released team kit's for the LPL, Puma signed another esports org and Red Bull and G2 reupped their partnership. Five rapid fire deals brings this episode up to eight pieces of news in just 100 seconds. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitc...
What to Watch this Weekend in Esports
September 06, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.49 MBLeague of Legends, CS:GO, Halo and DreamHack, this weekend will have esports events for everyone. Here's what you need to be paying attention to as the weekend gets underway. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitte...
Most Influential People in Esports + New Smash Character
September 05, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBA preview of an Esportz Network Podcast covering the top 100 most influential people in esports as compiled by Weekly.gg. Also Banjo-Kazooie is finally added to Smash Bros Ultimate after fan support for over a decade. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitc...
ISFE Creates Esports Branch, OWL Viewership
September 04, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.51 MBA new esports branch of the Interactive Software Federation of Europe will represent competitive gaming in European institutions. And, the OWL releases viewership stats from season two that show a league trending in the right direction. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (htt...
Legal Tender Tuesday - eUnited, Kellogg's, HyperX
September 03, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.95 MBI took Monday off to enjoy Labor Day so Money Monday has become Legal Tender Tuesday for this week. While many people were enjoying the holiday, esports news hardly slowed down. In this episode we talk about OWL's new presenting sponsor on broadcasts, a unique partnership between Philadelphia franchises and esports newest real estate mogul. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Es...
Adam Apicella is Leaving MLG Before CDL
August 30, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.82 MBAnother day, another red flag for the upcoming Call of Duty League. This time it is long-time MLG employee Adam Apicella announcing he is leaving Activision Blizzard. Apicella was the first employee hired by the company after it was founded in 2003. As Call of Duty esports enters its most important year to date with massive franchise fees and a new format, it will be without one of the most important guiding figures over the past decade. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe...
100 Thieves Not Joining Inaugural CDL Season
August 29, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBOne of the most beloved Call of Duty organizations in the game is not going to be competing in the new franchised league next season. Founded by former Call of Duty champion Nadeshot, 100 Thieves is a fan favorite. Many of the organizations with the biggest built in followings will miss next season including OpTic Gaming (bought by Immortals), eUnited, FaZe Clan and now 100 Thieves. How this will affect fandom in the new league still remains to be seen, but some animosity is fair to expect g...
Ninja signs Massive Deal with Adidas
August 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.79 MBAdidas has made a major move in gaming by signing a deal with Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins. The Fortnite streamer has built up a massive audience over the past two years and now is one of the most recognizable faces in gaming. Here's what you need to know about this deal and the upcoming battle between Adidas and Nike for the gaming generation. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esport...
Activision Blizzard's Stock Price Soars with WoW Classic Release
August 27, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.76 MBWoW Classic released Monday night and over one million people were watching the game on Twitch at one point. As a result, when the stock market opened on Tuesday morning, Activision Blizzard climbed 6% on a day when most companies were in the red. This is big for Activision Blizzard especially as they enter 2020, the beginning of the move to regionalized esports. Having WoW Classic prove popular will give them another source of revenue to invest back into their esports scenes. Also in this ...
Money Monday - Xfinity, Dos Toros, DrLupo
August 26, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.45 MBHere are the biggest esports deals that went down over the last seven days. Xfinity has signed a deal with the Overwatch League to be a presenting partner of the event. In Europe, a major deal was struck for the future of motorsport simulation esports and DrLupo was named the new face of Rogue. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetwor...
What is Going on With the Farming Simulator League?
August 23, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 3.44 MBYes the Farming Simulator League is exactly what it sounds like and no, it's not as crazy as you might think. Learn everything you need to know about the league and the major sponsors on board by hopping over to the Esportz Network Podcast feed linked below If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter...
The 100th Esports Minute - What Esportz Network is
August 22, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.35 MBWe go meta on the 100th episode of the Esports Minute and bring you behind the scenes of Esportz Network. Our website has officially launched and promises to be one of the best sites for esports news across the world. We have a comprehensive event schedule and are hosting amatuer tournaments for our readers. If you are an esports reporter, we are looking to take away the painful process of pitching. I'm a writer myself with over 600 articles published across a variety of esports sites and I ...
Madden Esports and New Call of Duty Rules
August 21, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.02 MBThis Esports minute is split into two parts, the first is a preview of a conversation with Zac Neal about all things Madden esports, second are some new rules laid out by Activision Blizzard for the 2020 Call of Duty season. That Madden Esports podcast can be found using the link to the Esportz Network Podcast feed below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podca...
Two New Teams Are Joining the Call of Duty Esports League
August 20, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.47 MBTwo more ownership groups for the Overwatch League have announced teams in the Call of Duty Esports League. Florida and a second Los Angeles franchise will be joining the new league next season, that brings the total team number up to nine. We are still waiting on the old guard from CoD esports to get involved with this new league. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Netw...
Money Monday - Pringles, Zoomph, Offset
August 19, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.66 MBOn today's Esports Minute, Mitch takes us throughwhere the money was moving in the past week of esports deals. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.i...
A Big Esports Weekend is Coming Up
August 16, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 3.92 MBMany of the biggest esports in the world are involved in massive events this weekend. The Call of Duty Championships, The International and LCS Summer Playoffs are just some of the events to check out this weekend. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_...
TSM's Apex Legends Team on Winning X-Games Gold Medal
August 15, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.86 MBTSM's Apex Legends team won the X Games gold medal, but no one can see the broadcast. That is because ESPN delayed it until October due to recent gun violence. That's just one of the topics we cover in the longer version of this podcast which can be found on the Esportz Network Podcast feed below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznet...
The Crossover Between the NBA and Esports
August 14, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.29 MBOn this episode of the esports minute, Mitch runs through the biggest NBA names who have invested in esports. Many of the best players are involved in esports in some way including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames ...
Twitch Accidentally Shows Porn on Ninja's Old Channel
August 13, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.33 MBTwitch used Ninja's channel to promote other streamers after he moved to Mixer, something they haven't done for other channels in the past. It backfired horrendously. Over the weekend a stream appeared showcasing hardcore pornography in the Fortnite category. Due to Twitch's new set up, that meant it was on Ninja's channel. The famous Fortnite streamer took to Twitter to call out Twitch and the CEO was forced to respond and apologize. This is a big moment in the competition between Mixer and...
Money Monday - Honda, Burger King, Bumble and more
August 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.75 MBIt's Money Monday and that means it is time to run down the biggest companies putting money into esports over the past week. Burger King partnered with FaZe, Bumble with Gen.G and Honda with the LCS. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow ...
How Esports Stadium Designers are Countering Cheaters
August 09, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.06 MBThis Esports Minute is a preview of a feature podcast on the Esportz Network Podcast feed. I was joined by Dustin Sweeney, a designer for HKS Sports and Entertainment, to talk about how the people who design esports facilities are countering cheating in the venue. A Fortnite World Cup player was removed from the event for looking at his opponents screen and this has been a problem in most of the major esports at some point. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes...
Recapping EVO and Twitch Signs Deal with USA Hoops
August 08, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 2.53 MBThis minute is split between a preview of a podcast that can be found on our flagship feed and Twitch signing a deal with USA basketball. The full podcast is a recap of EVO where I am joined by Terrel Skellie to talk about the biggest moments from the biggest fighting game event of the year. We cover Sonic Fox, Tekken's newest champ and the first year without Smash Bros Melee at EVO. Hit the link below to check that one out. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports ...
NetEase is Developing a Massive Park in Shanghai
August 07, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.88 MBNetEase is investing $710 million into a new esports park in Shanghai. This venue will likely be the home of the Shanghai Dragons in the Overwatch League and the new park promises to be one of the most impressive esports undertakings to date. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames...
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is Being Sued Over LCS Purchase
August 06, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.95 MBKroenke Sports and Entertainment, one of the most expansive sports ownership groups in the world, is being sued. Ron Moore is the CEO of the Sentinels, the esports organization that endorsed the recent Fortnite World Cup champion, and he is also in charge of esports operations for Kroenke Sports and Entertainment. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https...
Money Monday - Keloggs, Starbucks, Walmart and more
August 05, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.52 MBSponsorship Monday -> Money Monday. It sounds wayyy better anyway. The biggest deals in esports over the past week include sports simulation leagues pulling in AAA companies, a new esports tournament series in Asia and an intriguing partnership between Keloggs and Walmart. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow...
Indie Games as Esports
August 02, 2019 19:00 - 2 minutes - 5.07 MBEsports history with indie-developers has been a good one. When League of Legends was created by two USC roommates, they began as indie developers and now run the largest esports operation on the planet. While they are no longer indie-developers, they are a great example of how the esports industry has been defined by smaller creators. This is a preview for a longer conversation over on the Esportz Network Podcast feed which can be found below. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and su...
Ninja Leaves Twitch in the Rearview
August 01, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.51 MBTyler 'Ninja' Blevins, one of the largest streamers on the planet, made a crazy announcement. He is leaving his 14.7 million Twitch followers to stream exclusively on Mixer from now on. This is Microsoft's big push into the video game streaming world dominated by Amazon (Twitch) and Google (YouTube). If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportzn...
Riot Games Attacks Match-Fixing With Sportradar
July 31, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBMatch-fixing is poised to be a big problem in esports. Without a governing body keeping people accountable, skewing results in various tournaments is going to be a problem the esports gambling world has to deal with. Riot Games has made an important step on that front by bringing in Sportradar to monitor League of Legends betting. This decision comes in response to a match-fixing scandal that shook the China's LPL last month. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episod...
Rocket League has Been Cleared for China
July 30, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.46 MBRocket League is soon going to be opened up to a massive new audience. The Chinese government has officially cleared the game for the country and if it catches on as an esport, Rocket League would catapult up the list of the biggest esports in the world. This is a direct result of being acquired by Epic Games who are owned by Chinese mega-company Tencent. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly...
Sponsorship Monday - Lego, New Balance and Canon
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.75 MBOn today's episode of Sponsorship Monday, we look at major companies doubling down in esports. New Balance and Ferrari are some of the huge companies signed on to the future of Formula 1 esports, LEGO is making Overwatch products for Blizzard and the Madden NFL Championship is using the sports connections to bring in big partners. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Netwo...
Call of Duty League is Moving to a Home and Away Format
July 26, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.85 MBThe CDL is following the OWL into the home and away experiment. With seven teams currently announced, each franchise is going to be responsible for curating a venue fit for the next season of the CDL. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow...